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Don't mistreat any foreigners who live in your land. Instead, treat them as well as you treat your own people and love them as much as you love yourself. Remember, you were once foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God. - Leviticus 19:33-34

It's important for every family to have a Family Preparedness Plan in place. While we hope you'll never need to use it, having a plan ready can help alleviate stress during unexpected situations. This guide is designed to assist all families in creating their own preparedness plan, no matter their immigration status. However, recognizing the unique challenges that immigrant and mixed-status families may encounter, we have included additional resources and guidance tailored to their specific needs.

 

Es importante que cada familia tenga un Plan de Preparación Familiar. Aunque esperamos que nunca tengas que usarlo, contar con un plan puede ayudar a reducir el estrés en situaciones inesperadas. Esta guía está diseñada para ayudar a todas las familias a crear su propio plan de preparación, sin importar su situación migratoria. Sin embargo, entendemos los desafíos únicos que enfrentan las familias inmigrantes y de estatus mixto, por lo que hemos incluido recursos y orientación adicionales adaptados a sus necesidades específicas.

1. Northern Illinois Justice For Our Neighbors (NIJFON)

  • Address: 77 W. Washington Street, Suite 814, Chicago, IL 60602
  • Phone: (773) 609-4401
  • Email: appointments@nijfon.org
  • Website: nijfon.org
  • Services: Free immigration legal services including family-based petitions, DACA, U-Visas, T-Visas, asylum applications, adjustment of status, naturalization, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Offers education and advocacy for just immigration laws.

2. Hanul Family Alliance

  • Address: 1166 S Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
  • Phone: (847) 439-5195
  • Email: info@hanulusa.org
  • Website: hanulusa.org
  • Services: Adjustment of status, consular processing, family-based petitions, naturalization/citizenship (focus on the Korean community).

3. National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)

  • Address: 208 S La Salle St, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60604
  • Phone: (312) 660-1370
  • Email: immigrantjustice@heartlandalliance.org
  • Website: immigrantjustice.org
  • Services: Legal assistance with asylum applications, adjustment of status, DACA, employment authorization, family-based petitions, and removal hearings.

4. Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)

  • Address: 55 E Jackson Blvd, Suite 2075, Chicago, IL 60604
  • Phone: (312) 332-7360
  • Email: info@icirr.org
  • Website: icirr.org
  • Services: Public benefits assistance, legal resources, advocacy, and community support for immigrants.

5. Hana Center

  • Address: 4300 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
  • Phone: (773) 583-5501
  • Email: info@hanacenter.org
  • Website: hanacenter.org
  • Services: Adjustment of status, asylum applications, employment authorization, family-based petitions, naturalization/citizenship (focus on the Korean American community).

6. Mano a Mano Family Resource Center

7. Chinese American Service League (CASL)

  • Address: 2141 S Tan Ct, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Phone: (312) 791-0418
  • Email: info@caslservice.org
  • Website: caslservice.org
  • Services: Adjustment of status, employment authorization, family-based petitions, naturalization/citizenship (focus on the Chinese American community).

8. Centro Romero

  • Address: 6216 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
  • Phone: (773) 508-5300
  • Email: info@centroromero.org
  • Website: centroromero.org
  • Services: Adjustment of status, consular processing, DACA, employment authorization, family-based petitions, and naturalization/citizenship (focus on the Latino community).

9. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

  • Address: 721 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
  • Phone: (312) 655-7700
  • Email: gethelp@catholiccharities.net
  • Website: catholiccharities.net
  • Services: Comprehensive immigration services including asylum applications, consular processing, DACA, employment authorization, family-based petitions, and citizenship assistance.

10. Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) - Family Preparedness Plan

  • Address: 1458 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Phone: (415) 255-9499
  • Email: info@ilrc.org
  • Website: ilrc.org/resources/family-preparedness-plan
  • Services: Provides a comprehensive Family Preparedness Plan to help undocumented immigrants prepare for potential emergencies, including guidance on legal documentation, childcare arrangements, financial planning, and rights education. The ILRC also offers resources to help families create emergency plans to protect their loved ones in case of detention or deportation.

Each of these organizations offers crucial support and resources for undocumented immigrants. Feel free to reach out to them directly for assistance or more information.